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CNET Editor's rating: 7.7 out of 10
Reviewed by Bonnie Cha Review date: 01/29/08 Release date: 11/05/07 The good: The Nokia N810 Internet Tablet features a sleeker design with a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard. The mobile Internet device now has integrated GPS and Rhapsody and Skype support. It also offers an excellent Web browsing experience and decent multimedia performance. The bad: The Nokia N810 can be sluggish in performance, and the navigation controls and keyboard are a bit cramped. There are no included PIM tools, and you have to pay extra to get driving directions for use with GPS. The bottom line: Though not necessarily worth the price for an upgrade, the Nokia N810 Internet Tablet brings some nice additions to the mobile Web browsing device, including a full QWERTY keyboard and integrated GPS. Nokia isn't foolish enough to think that its line of Internet Tablets is going to attract everyone. The company has readily admitted that it's for a certain audience--gadget lovers and early adopters--and we certainly agree with that statement. However, with every successive model, we also see more appeal in such a device. The latest model, the Nokia N810 Internet Tablet, features some nice improvements, including a full QWERTY keyboard and integrated GPS. There's also a more robust Web browser and improved interface, courtesy of the latest Nokia Internet Tablet 2008 operating system. And while these are all welcome additions, we ended up slightly disappointed when we found the keyboard to be a bit cramped and that you had to pay an extra $130 for driving directions. As such, we don't think the N810 is necessarily worth upgrading to from Nokia N800 Internet Tablet (you can download a software update from Nokia to get the latest OS) but if you're making your first foray into the mobile Internet devices, the Nokia N810 is a sleek and Web 2.0-friendly choice. The Nokia N810 Internet Tablet is available now for $479.99.
Design
 The Nokia N810 Internet Tablet features a sleek design that should garner a few oohs and ahhs.
On front, there's a 4.1-inch QVGA touch screen that displays 65,000 colors at an 800x480 pixel resolution. It was a pleasurable experience checking out Web sites and viewing images, thanks to the sharp definition and vibrant colors. It's readable in various lighting conditions, and there's an ambient light sensor that will adjust the screen's brightness depending on your environment. The user interface is a bit different than the N800, and while it's still not completely intuitive, it's easier to navigate and the applications are neatly organized by category. You can also customize the home screen with various themes and background images, and you can conveniently drag items around the page to create a layout that suits you. To the left of the display, you'll find the Webcam, a Home screen shortcut, a back button, and a status LED. The navigation control pad that was found on the N800 has been relocated (more on this in a bit), but we missed having this on the front of the device to more easily operate the device. You can use the included stylus to maneuver through the menus and select items. The touch screen is responsive, though there was a bit of lag but this was more of a performance issue rather than a problem with the touch screen.
 To the left of the tablet's 4.2-inch touch screen, you'll find a Webcam, menu button, and back key.
One of the biggest and most noteworthy additions to the Nokia N810 is the new slide-out QWERTY keyboard. To access it, just push up the screen, which locks into place with a satisfying click. While we love having the keyboard since it makes e-mailing, instant messaging, and entering Web addresses easier, we did have a couple of complaints. The individual buttons are fairly large, but there's very little spacing between the keys, which makes it a bit cramped. In addition, the top row is lined closely with the bottom of the front cover, so our thumbs endured a few hits. Like the Nokia E61i, the keys are a bit soft to press and didn't give us the best tactile feedback. To the left of the keyboard, there is the aforementioned navigation toggle and a menu button. The former is a bit cramped, and if you want to press upward, you're going to run into the same problem of hitting the bottom of the screen with your thumb.
 We love the addition of a full QWERTY keyboard but found it to be a bit cramped.
The top of the unit has a key for minimizing/maximizing the screen, a zoom in and out/volume rocker, a power button, a lock switch, and the stylus. Along the right spine, you'll find a 3.5-millimeter headphone jack and power connector, and there are speakers on both sides of the device. On the bottom, there's the miniSD card expansion slot and the battery cover release. Like the N800, there's a kickstand so you can prop up the N810 on a flat surface, but we found that when we went to put it back, the kickstand would sometimes catch the edge of the expansion slot cover and pull it open.
 The N810 comes packaged with a number of accessories, including a soft protective pouch.
The Nokia N810 Internet Tablet comes packaged with an AC adapter, a USB cable, a soft carrying case, a screen cloth, a vehicle mount, and reference material.
Features The N810 ships with Nokia's latest Internet Tablet 2008 operating system, based on Linux platform Maemo 4.0, and brings some of the interface improvements mentioned in the Design section. Built-in applications and utilities include a file manager, a PDF reader, a notepad, a clock, a calculator, and an X Terminal client. Unfortunately, we're once again disappointed by the lack of PIM tools, such as a calendar, which would go a long way for making the N810 more versatile and marketable to a broader audience. That said, there are plenty of third-party applications out there, thanks to N810's open platform. Check out Maemo.org for a nice library of titles or CNET Download.com. For e-mail, the N810 supports POP3, IMAP4, and SMTP accounts. During initial setup, a wizard walks you through the steps for accessing your account, but we think the process could be easier. There are also advanced settings so that the device automatically retrieves your messages on a regular basis, plays a sound when new messages arrive, removes messages older than a specified number of days, and so on. There are instant messaging applications preloaded on the handheld, though they're limited at this point to just Google Talk and Jabber. Voice communication will have to come by way of VoIP calls since there's no cellular technology built into the handheld. Once again, Google Talk and Jabber are onboard but now you also have access to Skype and Gizmo. We made a couple of calls using our Skype account, and had no problems making or receiving calls and chats. Check out the Performance section for a full report. A completely new feature to the Nokia N810 is integrated GPS. The tablet comes with Nokia Maps for colored maps and points of interest. However, to get any sort of driving directions, you'll have to purchase the Wayfinder Navigator application, which costs $130 for a three-year subscription. You get a 7-day trial of the service, but in all, it would have been nice to get this functionality as part of the package given the already expensive price tag.
 The N810's miniSD expansion slot is located on the bottom of the device and can accept up to 8GB cards.
Last but not least, multimedia. The N810 now ships with Rhapsody support, so you can access the service's music catalog. The built-in media player is basic but functional. It supports a number of music and video formats, including AAC, MP3, WMA, WAV, AMR, RealAudio, WMV, AVI, 3GP, MPEG-4, and others. Transferring media to the device is a snap as it's a simple matter of drag and drop. You can also import playlists or create them on the fly, and there's a shuffle function. If you're looking for some fresh tunes, check out the Internet radio. Finally, the Nokia N800 comes with an image viewer (supports JPEG, TIF, BMP, and other formats) and four preloaded games (Chess, Blocks, Mahjong, and Marbles), and you can always download more. All in all, there's 128MB DDR RAM and 256MB Flash memory, and the miniSD slot can accept up to 8GB cards.
Performance Multimedia performance has improved over the N800, mostly in the video department. Music playback was smooth, but the volume was a bit weak through the device's speakers and lacked richness and bass. The quality was much better when we plugged in some decent headphones. We watched clips from our personal library and YouTube, and in both instances it was a pleasurable experience, thanks to the N810's beautiful screen. Pictures and audio were always synchronized without any hiccups. As we briefly mentioned earlier, we had no problems making and receiving Skype calls or chats. However, the call quality was pretty bad. Our callers said it sounded like we were underwater, and we had similar results on our end and could barely hear our friends, even with volume at the highest level. The N810's GPS capabilities are on par with standalone portable navigation systems. However, it took the receiver a little while--5 to 7 minutes--to get a lock on our position from a cold start. Once established though, the N810 accurately tracked our location and held a steady fix as we drove throughout San Francisco. We also planned a trip from the Marina district to CNET's downtown headquarters. Again, we wish we didn't have to pay extra to get driving directions, but we will say they were accurate and route recalculations were swift. The N810's weak speaker system does make voice prompts difficult to hear. The Nokia N810's battery is rated for 4 hours of continuous use (with display and Wi-Fi on) and up to 14 days of standby time. It also claims 10 hours of music playback and up to 5 days of online time. We're still running battery tests and will update this section after we have results. (Originally posted on CNET Reviews)Product brief - Nokia N810 Internet Tablet
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Intro: The Nokia N810 is a Linux-based, business-oriented handheld device.Compared to other business-oriented handhelds on the market, it is midpriced at around $420. Noteworthy Features: Has a 800x480 screen resolution, which is considerably higher than some similarly priced handhelds.Also, this handheld offers Bluetooth 2.0 EDR, IEEE 802.11g, and IEEE 802.11b wireless capability, which is better than some similarly priced handhelds.By way of comparison, the average cost of a product with a comparable set of wireless capability is $1,130.This device is equipped with GPS, allowing you to identify your geographical location on-the-fly, via satellite, from locations across the country. Weaker Features: Runs on the Linux operating system, which is considerably less advanced than some similarly priced handhelds.Also, this handheld weighs in at 8 ounces weight, which is somewhat heavier than some similarly priced handhelds.For example, the Asus Mypal A696, a Pocket PC-based handheld at around $420, weighs just 5.8 ounces weight. Suitability: Made for those who want a device that can meet the needs of various back-office or industrial applications.Also, this handheld should be very good for viewing color images (given that it supports 64,000 colors at a resolution of 800x480).You can use the Bluetooth capability of this device to connect to cell phones and other devices that are similarly enabled.This handheld will also store and play back MP3 audio files that are stored in the system's memory.This PDA includes Wi-Fi (802.11b) compatibility and can be used to access the internet at various wireless enabled "hotspots". Value: In general, this handheld has great features for the money. Suggestions: (1) If you think you'll enter large amounts of data, consider purchasing an external portable keyboard for your PDA.(2) For news and reviews of the latest handhelds, visit the Handhelds Feature on CNET Reviews. User opinions - Nokia N810 Internet Tablet
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